This was his Hey Jude! GEORGE HARRISON - Isn't it a pity REACTION - First time hearing

[@jeffmcdonald5901]

This actually WAS half of the Beatles. That's Ringo on the drums.

[@colindunnigan8621]

When they performed the song at memorial concert for Harrison', you can hear them singing "Nah-nah-nah-Nah-nah-nah-nah!" as the song winds down.

[@RonD108]

George has such an incredibly unique guitar style. His riffs are immediately recognizable. I'm not sure he gets enough credit for that.

[@newms69]

He doesn't, SADLY

[@debbiechang5781]

I couldn’t agree more! I also love that very distinctive sound he brought from his guitar.

[@ericanderson8886]

Indeed his slide is instantly recognizable. "Give Me Love" is a great example

[@montymason1647]

Ronald J: Oh, I'm not sure that he's all that underrated, not among real musicians, anyway: every serious guitarist, from Jeff Beck to Prince, have all noted Harrison's sophisticated melodicism. And his bottleneck slide guitar playing, uncannily wedding Elmore James, Ravi Shankar, African-American R&B and Jazz (those chord tones and diminished scales!) with Indian Classicisms, is simply jaw-dropping in its beauty. Oh, Harrison wrote amazing, world-reorienting songs with that little band of his, what were they called, "The Beatles?" and penned not a few blockbuster hits in his Own Write. But his guitar playing remains just uncanny and sublime.

[@RonD108]

@@montymason1647 Thank-you for your insightful post.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Ringo Starr is on drums on this one. 1/2 of The Beatles is better than no Beatles at all.

[@HulkmanManhulk]

George wanted his guitar answering each line of Hey Jude, but Paul did not allow it. Feels like George saying: So Paul, this it what you could have had! I myself cannot decide which Song I Love more. Both are awesome!

[@glass2467]

I have been enthralled with this magical album since it came out. This is one of the gems. And that's George Harrison on the very distinctive and wonderful slide guitar.

[@anthonyhigginbotham5276]

Trying to change your gang bangerter you know

[@caroleann_2142]

What a SHOCK to the System it was to hear this MASTERPIECE of an Album the very first time. George was always my favorite, from the beginning. The songs he sang were always the ones I loved the most... Do you want to know a secret, Shes got The Devil in her heart...I was 6 yrs old, my Mom sang it with me 😊❤ Let's not forget Billy Preston, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Ringo & The late Great Alan White of ..YES Thanks Harri.

[@theofanesoliveira]

Isn't a pity was written in 1966, long before Hey Jude.

[@stevenmurano7863]

One of his very finest. Fantastic song...fantastic album! Another great one from this LP is ‘Beware of Darkness’

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Yeeesssss.

[@glass2467]

Yes please!

[@brynleylee889]

Good instincts @Harri. George had this beauty ready in 1969. It could have gone on either Abbey Road or Let it Be but was rejected by John, Paul and George M. But George had the last laugh when it went on this incredible solo album instead, which went platinum many times over - with all the credit and royalties his to keep. Truly amazing song!

[@jackcowdrey2420]

Honestly contender for my favourite all round Beatles tracks. The layering of it is fantastic, he used more than one drummer. I’m sure it was three but I could be wrong. George man! The fabbest of the four in my opinion. Great videos by the way

[@dougalchin5242]

Ringo Starr holds the bottom like nobody else. An unmistakable genius performance.

[@Kate-hu5uz]

This song is EVERYTHING.

[@katherinebosse5706]

George Harrison was/is/had everything. His Spirit just sparkled. I am so grateful he walked this planet during a time he could be recorded and filmed. Watching him overwhelms me. Thanks for this, Harri! ❤️‍🔥🇨🇦

[@ocheltree1]

Katherine Bosse, I know what you mean. I'm sure you've seen it but there's a particular picture of George, hair very long, mustache and beard (very Jesus like), solemnly looking into the camera. When I look into those eye's, I feel like I'm looking into divine eternity. His soul just kinda grabs you.

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Yeeeesssss!

[@artbagley1406]

This song is one of my musical weaknesses; cannot listen to the tune and lyrics without tears welling up. There! One just now rolled down my right cheek!

[@katherinebosse5706]

@@ocheltree1 YESS… I know that picture…I feel the same way. He was such a Quiet, gentle giant..so kind, even in his later years. I really miss him

[@ocheltree1]

@@katherinebosse5706 , in total agreement🤗

[@gisellabeltrami9043]

Thank you, thank you , thank you!!!!! Where did you find such a gem? Simply amazing both for the music and for the lyrics.

[@jonbell1193]

Paul McCartney acknowledged that the entire latter half of Hey Jude was one of George's compositions that he just played around with but hadn't used it in a song. George gave the chord progression to Paul as a gift. Happy to be a new subscriber.

[@tbeau6663]

Isn't it a pity that Paul didn't give George his rightful writer's credit on Hey Jude?

[@aviatom1]

Beautiful song by a beautiful man

[@Richardarthur86]

You should listen to the Concert for George version, sang by Eric Clapton and the late and great Billy Preston.

[@patticrichton1135]

Plus George's son DHANI playing guitar and singing back up

[@debratroeak77]

Concert for George is a Must!

[@1011moz]

Yes. Definitely..

[@margaretmcbride1950]

That performance and in fact the whole concert is an incredible tribute to George - so much love poured out to him

[@ianmathie5337]

The slide guitar in the Concert for George all songs is beautifully played by Marc Mann, not Clapton!! He is more than a great guitarist, if you have the concert video then Mark is the guy in the black flat cap.

[@jeffthewhiff]

George didn't always get the same amount of credit as Paul McCartney or John Lennon when he was with the Beatles, but George was just as talented a musician and this song is proof of that!

[@tbeau6663]

George deserved so many writer's credits to Lennon-McCartney songs for his guitar intros, solos as well as his many lyrical contributions. Notably And I Love Her (guitar intro and solo), Eleanor Rigby lyrics (that many also contributed to, even though Paul claims he wrote them)......and so many more.

[@Sonia-tf4og]

🥰🥰🥰 Such a beautiful song... Great reaction! Try "Someplace Else" 😉 ¡Saludos, desde Argentina!

[@detroitlady7201]

My favorite Harrison song! Words so true! Loved the man!

[@marybaillie8907]

Such a wonderful song from George. George had written this song 4 years before it was finally produced. Some say it was about The Beatles, some about Patti Boyd, and others just say it's about human beings in general. The orchestral beauty is so captivating. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and JKClare for a sensational song by George. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@JK_Clarke]

You're very welcome Mary! Cheers from Motown, that American city North of Canada.

[@marybaillie8907]

@@JK_Clarke I'm sorry I had your name wrong. Sometimes Harri's accent is thick. Detroit? North of Canada?

[@JK_Clarke]

@@marybaillie8907 It’s quite ok! Clark is now my official group name, hehheh. Yes, Detroit is due north of Windsor ON on the map. Quirky, huh?

[@marybaillie8907]

@@JK_Clarke Okay I got you now. I'm gonna be 70 in a few weeks, the brain is not what it used to be. Lol. Take care.👍✌️🇨🇦

[@pammickle3935]

George says it was about Pattie in his book I, Me Mine and in an interview in Japan in 1991.

[@garyfletcher844]

The great Eric Clapton said that George was one of the greatest slide guitar players.

[@mariocostantini7192]

Not only that

[@andythrush3341]

A really beautiful song with lyrics to ponder upon. Like "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", George notes our weakness in loving our fellow man/woman. Both of these songs always challenged me to check my selfishness and remember to live each day with compassion towards others to the best of my ability. Harri, you're the best. I enjoy watching you enjoy a song. You would exemplify what the hippie movement was at it's best.

[@ocheltree1]

Andy Thrush, what a beautiful comment. My sentiments mirror your own, couldn't have stated it better, though. Blessings, Andy. Namaste.

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

Well put Andy! ❤️

[@AnySoh]

Everyone wants to have their own Sgt Pepper's, and George had his with this beautiful album. I have loved it since I heard it for the first time back in 1970. Love you, George.

[@The5thGen]

This whole album is so good.

[@josesanchezcenteno8477]

Hermosa cancion❤

[@debjorgo]

The Beatles did a run-through of this on Jan 26th, 1969, during the Get Back Sessions. Apparently, according to Beatles' expert Mark Lewisohn, George had this for the Revolver sessions in '66.

[@ls1959]

Maybe John and Paul did George a favor rejecting fabulous songs like this on Beatles' albums because it set the stage for George to release the best post Beatles album, All Things Must Pass. George was always an afterthought as a songwriter with the Beatles, but he created some of their greatest masterpieces.

[@davidrauh8118]

This song always gave me goosebumps and I cried when they played it on the radio after he passed away. The sentiments are so touching. In my opinion a much better tune than My Sweet Lord.

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

This album went 6 times platinum so it was a very successful album.

[@loadedorygun]

first platinum triple album right?

[@Cynthia...]

This is such a great song. Good choice and great reaction Harri.

[@mariocostantini7192]

Thank you for this beatiful reading of this beatiful song.

[@curtismcintosh4870]

A bigger response if it had been on a Beatles album? I don't know about that. This album was #1 for a long time. And really established George as a solo artist.

[@jgsheehan8810]

What a great song. George always has clever and meaningful lyrics.

[@caryriggs5719]

Finally a reactor who has done this beautiful song. Such a sentiment with the thoughtful lyrics and tasteful music. My favorite of his and that says a lot.

[@oscarwilde6649]

"Hear Me Lord", the closing track from ATMP, is stunning. My fave on the album.

[@John_Locke_108]

Simply stunning. You can feel ever ounce of his spiritual passion coming through on that track.

[@titusho2]

Hear me Lord' is beautiful absolutely!

[@teresagaskins9212]

My favorite too. I especially love the sessions/outakes jam. The piano is hypnotizing.

[@ericanderson8886]

So many great songs on "All Things Must Pass" but this one was so good they did two versions lol

[@malkamusik]

You are correct. Harrison wrote the song in 66, but it was rejected by the others.

[@hatmanndo]

That is one great song. I always loved it. I played it to death when it came out. It was almost exactly like 'Hey Jude" melody wise at the end but that's okay. I'm sure Paul and John didn't care. Always liked George's guitar playing. Kind of soothing. The song puts you in a trance. 🙂

[@sergiohenriquez2379]

He made that song before hey jude was made 2 years before for the album revolver b😢

[@jaimy375]

George Harrison a n° 1

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Na na na ..na na na ..isn't it a Pity! ..it's George winking at the break up. Brilliant!...I be noticed you've reacted to the concert for George..please react to this song..Eric Clapton and Billy Preston take the lead..Dahni Harrison and Jeff Lynne provide the rhyhm guitars.. three drummers..Anton Fig, Max Weinberg from E Street and and Ringo..Paul McCartney on piano...the Hey Jude part comes out at end and one of Clapton's best solos ever!

[@nathanbell6962]

Good comment

[@breakfastatmilliways]

I'm a george girl who would love for more of his songs to get reactions especially from fans like you! crackerbox palace is an amazing and underated George song.

[@johnsrensen3366]

My favorit harrison song great music

[@debbiechang5781]

Such a beautiful song! I actually learned to play this on the guitar. It was one of a handful of songs that was slow enough for my terrible chord changing skills 😂. I love the unique sound of Harrison’s guitar. Great request J. K. 🌺✌️

[@JK_Clarke]

Thanks Debbie. Like others have mentioned, I was surprised it hadn't been reacted to yet. A_U_T_O_ M_A_T_I_C_!

[@davidross7106]

Not sure if full album reviews are in your future Harri but the classic live Concert for Bangladesh would really leave its mark on your consiousness. Any track off it with all the guest stars is brilliant. Landmark benifit concert by Mr. Harrison set the tone for many others that followed.

[@stevetalia1474]

George wrote this back in 1966. It was during the time of the Revolver album.

[@michaelrue1400]

I've always thought George Harrison's solo work sounded more like the Beatles than any of the others, even John Lennon.

[@artbagley1406]

Love the barely perceptible vocals in the background in the last half; they become more pronounced toward the very end. Fills out the structure of the song in a strong yet melodic manner.

[@ryetim32]

So Beautiful

[@greggrimes1158]

This would've been a Beatles song if they had stayed together. In the Anthology series you can hear them working on the song in those last days. I've been a fan of The Beatles my whole life. I was 8 in 1964 when they came to America, and 15 when they broke up.

[@austonboston4361]

When I first heard this song way back when, it was stuck in my head for weeks. So beautiful.

[@davebzen795]

Great selection and reaction. Kudos to both of you! I can't believe that this had not been posted before since it is a Harrison classic. This came out as a double album, if I recall correctly. Excellent writing and performance by George. 👋

[@Yooper2024]

Triple album.

[@Cynthia...]

I know I’m surprised it wasn’t posted before either.

[@davebzen795]

@@Yooper2024 You are correct, thanks! I haven't seen my 300+ album collection in nearly 25 years.

[@thomashubbard5333]

Whole album is a masterpiece.

[@mgman6000]

I think this is his best song

[@jerrunholt5571]

Check out All things must pass. One of the most beautiful and peaceful songs you could listen to The album all things must pass is more or less the songs George had brewing near the End of the Beatles.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Harri, thank you I love this. Ringo is on drums I believe. It is gorgeous. You ok guy? Happy to see your channel doing so very well.

[@TA-em7dp]

My favorite Harrison song

[@ruhnkehome9948]

I feel his brokenness…😢

[@davidburton2381]

This was on George's solo album which was the first post-Beatles album any of them released. He had years' worth of material because Lennon and McCartney usually limited George to one song per album. So he released this triple-LP album and blew everyone away with how much his talent had been suppressed by his being a great songwriter competing against TWO great songwriters.

[@John_Locke_108]

To say that it's one of his best is a compliment that can be applied to every song on this record.

[@kentaappel]

Not suprisingly, that is Ringo on the drums on this one.

[@lars-oleeifler4448]

Another song to rock muse number one - Pattie Boyd. Harrisons Something and Isn't it a pity. Claptons Layla, Bell Bottom Blues, Beautiful Tonight and maybe more -

[@henrikarntzen1829]

Yes and Ringo plays drums on this masterpiece with Klaus Voormann on bass and Billy Preston on piano.......so yes very Beatlesresque......👌👌👌

[@spangles365]

My favourite track of all time, Mr Harrisons genius. R.I.P Brother

[@titusho2]

With beautiful Ringo on drums of course its a Beatles Harrison song a giant of a song ... I'd say The Beatles last gem!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@HarriBest Reactions - all the musicians/singers on this track alone are : (Wiki entry) An anthemic ballad and one of Harrison's most celebrated compositions, "Isn't It a Pity" has been described as the emotional and musical centrepiece of All Things Must Pass[1] and "a poignant reflection on The Beatles' coarse ending".[2] Co-produced by Phil Spector, the recording employs multiple keyboard players, rhythm guitarists and percussionists, as well as orchestral and choral arrangements by John Barham. The track also serves as a showcase for Harrison's slide guitar playing, a technique he introduced with All Things Must Pass. In its long fadeout, the song references the closing refrain of the Beatles' 1968 hit "Hey Jude". Other musicians on the recording include Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Gary Wright and the band Badfinger, while the reprise version features Eric Clapton on lead guitar.

[@pammickle3935]

He does all the back up vocal harmonies...all George.

[@annajuliet5652]

Nina Simone liked this too and did a very beautiful job of covering this song

[@doriwiljt]

This album is a treasure.

[@mackssboo]

Harrison wrote the song in 1966, but it was rejected for inclusion on releases by the Beatles.

[@kimmaedke2763]

George is my favorite Beatle

[@shay3087]

Up next should be "Blow Away" by George Harrison!!

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

Love, love this ❤️❤️❤️ Very long time since I heard this 👍🥰😇❤️

[@joannparker1977]

George Harrison was a gem

[@despinakollas]

If we’re gonna do this album, Dark Horse is a must. Hope you pick a song that a FEMALE suggests to you!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bryanhale5254]

All right what a great reaction my man I listen you know it's funny this one reminds me of another song it was on the last cream album I think it was called what a bring down and being that Eric and George were really close there might have been something about the fact that you know there's a song called isn't it a pity after the breakup of The Beatles and then cream broke up and here's the song called what a bring down but it's pretty as well all right super ultra dude I'll check you on the next drop

[@chrisjohnson3694]

Love those mournful Hey Jude "La La La's" during the fade out.

[@jeffmartin1026]

For a completely different, fun side to George give a listen to "It's Johnny's Birthday".

[@pammickle3935]

Also, Going Down to Golders Green, PT Vatican Blues, Cosmic Empire.

[@debbiecrimmins1200]

My favorite solo George song. George wrote it in ‘66, but it was rejected for Beatles album.

[@UseByDate-Expired]

This three album set was mostly songs that Paul vetoed being on Beatles albums. This song was written in 1966 and soundly rejected ... Eventually it was co produced by Phil Spector on the All Things Must Pass three album box set. It was during the time Spector was producing the Beatles Let It Be album,(they had already broken up) from unused , unpublished Beatle masters..

[@josephjohnson7256]

I hate people saying reactors should listen to this or that alternative version of a song. Shaddup and do you own reactions!

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

The melody/chord progression was made back in 1966, two years before Hey Jude (only the na na na na's at the end is inspired by/stolen from that song).

[@coala1980]

The Beatles supposed to make this album but John and Paul even as great they become individually never admitted that George was on the rise and he made the best post split album .I still listen to it is been more then 45 year's i got copy of this album..

[@Bill_Jones.]

Although John Lennon and Paul McCartney have wonderful voices, George Harrison’s voice was my favorite. I’ve heard the saying that John sang to your head, Paul sang to your heart, and that George sang to your soul. I tend to agree with that. Oh God I miss George.

[@Joe-Flow]

If you have a chance listen to Nina Simone's cover. It will send chills down your spine.

[@kahlodiego5299]

I had two George Harrison singles when I was in grammar school. This was the B side of one of them.

[@fishhookism]

I think this song is about Patti.

[@dilandilanjoao4310]

You have the picture of the record "ALL things must pass " where these songs are. Imagine "My sweet Lord "" Isn't it a petty" and others on a Beatles record. After Abbey Road "something" & "Here comes the Sun ". How would Paul McCartney do the bass guitar? And John & Ringo? With the Master Sir George Martin incharge of production ☯️✌take care

[@John_Locke_108]

One last thing, I'll take this over Hey Jude anyday of the week.

[@bethcrumpton476]

Me too!!!

[@williams.4913]

Me three

[@larryhudgins3647]

Harry, please listen to Billy Preston sing this song in "The Concert for George". Fabulous!

[@BDRickMC]

This song is a thousand times better than Hey Jude

[@mysterymac38]

I wonder if George contributed the na na na naa part of Hey Jude to Paul and then decided to steal it back for this song? Or maybe Paul just took it from George without asking?

[@garyfletcher844]

It wasn't rejected. The group broke up before it came to fruition.

[@Marlenefanclubsimone]

❤️🇮🇹🤘

[@giuliogrifi7739]

Let us give due avowal to the WALL OF SOUND !

[@pelaronson4086]

Its Ringo! 💙

[@jamespopeko9557]

This song is about the Beatles breakup

[@heathinvaderstudios]

This is such a great song of George’s! I can see why you’d compare it to Let it Be. By the way, I remember how you reacted to his song My Sweet Lord. He made a remake of it for the 30th anniversary reissue in 2000, one year before he passed away. It hits differently than the original version did, and I would love to see how you feel about heading it in comparison to the original. This is the remake George did of My Sweet Lord in the year 2000: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHvRqWuhjcdji9E

[@hollybeat6901]

Check out the Billy Preston version on the convert for George Also!

[@m.patriciarasconesparza5816]

The guitar was played by Eric Clapton, it´s amazing.